posted Fri, 08/21/2026 - 07:34
161
+ 1 Cycle Advice (Powerlifter)
ad
Background on me
-competing powerlifter
-BW=218 lbs / BF= ~19%
-done the typical powerlifting cycles but nothing crazy
New Cycle Plan
-750 test C
-400 NPP
-300 EQ
-100 tren
-4IU HGH
Daily typical support supplement stack for enhanced I can list but I’m pretty sure everyone takes about the same and have stockpile of ancillaries on hand for sides.
This will be my first time running tren, avoided it but willing to try it for the love of the game lol. Also I’d note I daily inject and my last cycle was essentially the same except 375 deca and 400 eq but my estrogen hit rock bottom so I’m lowering the EQ this go round. Anyways thoughts? Advice or suggestions?
- Bookmark
- 1
- 0
My first tren cycle I played with ratios and I personally like high tren low test. Deca makes heavy lifts feel great and Anadrol gave me quick strength gains so those would be in there for me as well.
I’d run low test, high tren, 50 mg Anadrol daily and low deca just enough to help with joint comfort but that’s just what my system tolerated and those are the compounds I noticed the biggest and quickest strength gains with.
Eq felt great and kept my e2 at like 37 when my test was just over 8K so the e2 suppression is pretty strong in my system. I probably wouldn’t run Eq in a strength building phase simply because I like higher e2 in strength building phases. I might run some mast instead or just keep an eye on e2. Once again, that’s just my system. Yours will be different.
Washed up powerlifter here. Trusty old test and deca. I get (got) strong as fuck on Winstrol, so id choose that over Dbol (if you want to run an oral). Switch to anadrol the last 4 weeks. Have some Halo onhand for meet day. Don't overcomplicate things.
If I was still competing, I would try adding in tren ace the last weeks before the meet. Just something ive though about.
I did run a full 12 weeks of tren E for one meet 400mg/week, and didnt like it, not for me. But that was just test/tren with Adrol at the end
Idky Winstrol doesn't get the credit it deserves for strength. I love it. Taking it with dbol in or adrol I've never had a problem with dry joints or anything of the sort.
Winny is definitely a great drug for power and strength/speed - But its just risky and when I've run the tabs and inject versions I've got very bad shoulders more or less immediately. Know too many guys who have had tricep and pec tears when using it.
Besides the shoulder issues from both, did you notice any difference in oral vs injectable? Ive only ever used tablets
When i took injectable suspension with tren a and test p first the pip was a bitch. Second it was just too dry and cramping was happening in my muscles. So i stopped taking it and was good. Besides the tren sides i was on 100mg day.
Every other time I've taken winny since was tablets. And I've been on deca or npp. And was also taking either dbol or adrol. And I've never had that problem since.
The one thing about taking it with anadrol is it makes the lethargy from anadrol much worse. To the point where i would be able to sleep all day if i could. Lol
Im not a fan of multiple orals, but that stack does sound like a wild ride!
I gotta admit - given I can't currently bench press a 45lb bar even I don't feel like much of a powerlifter right now LMAO!!! If you asked me this going back 5/6 years ago I would of recommended some 1 gram Plus Test cycle with all the trimmings including Tren/DBol or Adrol/possibly NPP etc all at high doses - But from all I have seen over the years both on here and following guys like John Haack etc I've realised the cycle can be pretty much anything as long as it creates increased protein anabolism and a bit of CNS stimulation. Different compounds work for different lifters - what works insanely well for 1 person won't always produce the results for another guy.
I mean fuck I've seen people do really well on 400mg Test, Masteron and Anavar and to me that was always some Bodybuilding cutting cycle!!! You have to factor in personal tolerance level too and how your blood pressure is going to react and what you are willing to put up with especially in lifts like Deadlifts where having higher BP is going to make the sets pretty tough.
Clearly though, if you don't mind feeling a bit shitty during training and/or breathless then a Test/Tren and Superdrol OR Anadrol cycle is always pretty much going to produce the highest Strength and CNS stimulation. Other factors include the condition of things like joints such as shoulders, hence why I always include NPP in there and DBol which I always found to heavily cushion joints/tendons.
A HUGE amount of what matters in powerlifting though is your natural ability along with base genetics and strength - if these are already great then a sprinkling of a light cycle is often all thats needed to win you trophies. I personally see nothing wrong with what you have suggested above and I know why you are including what you have in there such as both EQ and NPP to give extra collagen stimulation and joint help. My only suggestion would be to up the Trenbolone to 400mg/wk to get the real strength benefits from it as 100mg/wk isn't going to get you anywhere mate. Seeing as the the Test is fairly high and if you use the Tren - then make sure to take a BP med like Telmisartan or Ramapril as you only get one set of kidneys and a heart LOL
Orals again are down to personal preference and which gets you the strongest in a short time - Anadrol or DBol tends to be the favourite for building in the first or last number of weeks before a competition and then on the day its things like Halotestin or MTren guys seem to opt for - they have always been a little too rough for me though personally. Best trying all the orals out in the off season to see what suits you mate. Lots of guys do well on 50mg to 100mg of Anavar daily too.
Anadrol 150mg daily, Winstrol 50mg daily, make you strong as a motha fucka. With test and nandrolone. Either long or short Ester... I do think npp gives some more strength though.
100mg of tren really isn't shit. If you want to feel it's full strength for power and being retartedly strong. I'd go higher. 100mg tren a a day will have you shocked at how strong it is. At making you strong. LMAO... Seriously though. Makes me feel like a god when lifting. For the rest of the day i just feel off though. And sleep can be iffy. Def soaking the bed with sweat at night. No matter how high the AC is.
Everyone is diff though.
Just that is way too low for a week on tren especially if it's for strength. All that low dose shit is for tiktok. Trying to get benefits and no sides. Maybe you could benefit off it on a low dose. But for that raw crazy power and strength. I think you gotta do at least 50mg a day. Will 100mg a day for 4 to 6 weeks lol you though no. It will have you surprising the shit out of yourself though.
I'm sure @press1 will hop in here and share some knowledge this is his area of expertise.
Appreciate the insight brother, my tried and true stack has always been high test, deca/npp, eq and an oral. But was feeling frisky and completely inexperienced with Tren but I do typically handle 19-nor well compared to what my circle seems to but not sure how well that will translate to running Tren since it seems to be a different animal.
Yikes that's a shitload of gear, and double 19-nor.
Good luck. I have no experience in the PL world. i know of a guy tho @Petecastiglione.
Tbh I thought all you powerlifters just chewed up anadrol n halo n took copious amounts of test and let ur tits grow... Guess I was wrong.
Don’t forget the copious amount of food!
I ran double 19nors 500/500 a week and tne/oxy 4x a week. It was the bees knees!!
Haha yeah there’s a lot of fat lards in powerlifting but at my weight class I try to stay reasonably lean. Orals have always been good pushers for me but honestly just kind of felt like getting experimental lol I do agree the double 19-nor seems wild but I have never had any negative sides from them in previous cycles and blood pressure and bloodwork always stays reasonable so I figured pushing the envelope a little bit but I have never ran tren before. I might just not add it and keep with the tried and true stack for me.
ANADROL!!!! Don't forget about double punching yourself as fast and hard as you can for 10 seconds straight while you got a few of your boys around you slapping your back chest and anywhere else they think it'll hurt and piss you off the most. LMFAO..
Gotta get psyched up BRO!!!!
That's why I'm not allowed in the community center anymore.
Cause I'd just have my buddies squeeze my dick and balls while I screamed "HAMMER THAT PORK SWORD!!!!!" And then I'd bench the fuck outta 135
boss level reps. Like 8. In a row.
Your a fucking animal!!! LMFAO
I haven’t competed but it’s not outta the question. I like powerlifting. I think it’s super cool. From my experience with gear high test tren and anadrol is what I’d use if I wanted to be my strongest and put up my biggest total.
Yeah I probably should have phrased it a little better than I mainly have ran the stack mentioned above with slight variations of an oral like Anadrol or superdrol here and there but first time using Tren, so I probably should have phrased it in a way asking if this would be a good testing dose to start with Tren to see how I handle it.
200-300 is a good dose to see what it can do and see how you feel on it. Your first time you feel like a god. Have caber on hand in case your prolactin gets high and find your dose man. Trens super fun your first couple cycles of it.
I hate all of this...that is all.
I’m open to any suggestions or insights
A little more background on your powerlifting, how long have you been competing? Also goals and numbers?
Off the rip that cycle seems intense, over 1.5g a week is a lot of gear. But if you are trying/close to setting national records I guess I could see that high of doses.
I’ve competed most of life since I was 14, took some time off after high school but still lifted and started competing again at 26 and now currently 35 years old. I wouldn’t say I’m close to national records but have some state records I have 425 DOTS currently.
Okay that’s just a lot of fucking gear to compete locally. Not saying national titles justifies it, but seems like you could get 95% of the benefit with half of this.
Realistically I would like to keep pursuing powerlifting to the next level but also I’m not oblivious to the fact I’m slightly older and late to the game but shooters shoot right lol
Honestly you should get with a top coach if you haven’t already. I think that’s a crazy cycle and would drop the test down, get rid of tren and Eq unless those are like big mover compounds for you.
The “next level” of powerlifting is not through more drugs. It’s through proper personalized training and diet. Drugs will move the needle but 1.5gs of gear is too much.